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VOL. 7, ISSUE 8 (2021)
Depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) versus levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) W.R.T. menstrual pattern changes
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Saika
Abstract
Aim: To compare menstrual pattern changes in patients accepting injection DMPA and LNG-IUS for various gynaecological indications. Material and Method: This randomized controlled trial was conducted among 50 women aged 18 years or older with heavy menstrual bleeding in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology during September 2017-June 2019. The study comprised of two groups having 35 patients each i.e. Group 1 (patient who opted for LNG IUS) and Group 2 (patient who opted injection DMPA). The menstrual pattern changes were assessed at 1month, 3month and 6th month interval. Patient were asked to maintain a menstrual calendar wherein she would keep a record of the no. of days along with dates when she has spotting per vaginum/bleeding per vaginum and the amount of blood loss explained to her through the pictorial blood assessment chart. Results: Reduction in median menstrual blood loss was significantly greater in the LNG IUS group than in the DMPA group arm (P <.001). Conclusion: LNG IUS reduces menstrual blood loss more effectively than DMPA.
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Pages:07-10
How to cite this article:
Saika "Depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) versus levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) W.R.T. menstrual pattern changes ". International Journal of Medical and Health Research, Vol 7, Issue 8, 2021, Pages 07-10
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